Today in the News: Consumer Reports warns of soda ingredient

News on 4-Mel, new Apple phone and George Zimmerman.

Comment

Hannibal Courier - Post - Hannibal, MO

Writer

Posted Jan. 23, 2014 at 7:05 PM

Posted Jan. 23, 2014 at 7:05 PM

News to know

An analysis by Consumer Reports found that a chemical used as “caramel coloring” in sodas might cause cancer. Consumer Reports said that 4-methylimidazole, aka 4-MeI, has been targeted by the World Health Organization and the state of California. Consumer Reports says that Pepsi One and Malta Goya have large amounts of the chemical, while other brands have “acceptable” amounts of it.

Quote of note

"It's a product category that's been missing from, Apple so this is good to see. I would much rather have seen Apple first to market with larger-screen phones rather than playing catch-up. That would have given me much more comfort." - Analyst Alex Gauna, talking about Apple’s plans to make a larger iPhone this year. Apple will be competing with several “phablets” already on the market.

Hot video: George Zimmerman's new painting: State Attorney Angela Corey

The special prosecutor who charged George Zimmerman with second-degree murder in the shooting of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin is the subject of his latest painting, according to a photo posted on Twitter by Zimmerman's brother.